Conferences of the Future: Trade Show

Last month I attended the 2010 ASAECenter Annual Meeting and Conference in Los Angeles.  As I reflect on that event, three ideas keep replaying in my mind:

Industry partners (convention and visitor bureaus, hospitality, meeting planners, and association executives) want or seem to want to change the trade show model.  At an interesting session . . . Read More: Conferences of the Future: Trade Show

Virtual Conference Bravo!

I frequently recommend virtual conference (VC) services as a way to extend f2f experiences and expand audience (customer, member) engagement. I like to present and participate in virtual settings.

During the month of June 2010, I am attending ASTD 2010 Virtual Conference This VC is based on the 2010 International Conference & Expo . . . Read More: Virtual Conference Bravo!

Online Communities

2010: Year of the Community Manager by Angela Carr, published by ASAE & The Center Component Relations,  provides an overview of this important role in community life.  Online communities hold such promise: connections, problem-solving, networking, continuous improvement. I agree that the tools for successful communities are more robust than ever.

The role of community manager also must . . . Read More: Online Communities

Association Professional Development in the Palm of Your Hand

Associations are embarking on hybrid learning journeys. Many tools are in the mix: webinars; 140 character communications, e.g., Twitter; social networking sites, e.g., Facebook; communities of practice; digital libraries; virtual experiences that wrap around f2f events and more.

One way that associations can grow interactive professional development is through the use of  hand-held devices and . . . Read More: Association Professional Development in the Palm of Your Hand